After looking to be heading back to Glasgow 1-0 down and it all to do in the second leg, Cyriel Dessers stepped up and scored a last-gasp equaliser to leave their tie against Dynamo Kyiv in the balance.
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Rangers vs Dynamo Kyiv prediction: Gers hold an advantage
Key stats
- Rangers have only made the group stages once since 2012
- The Gers have won just one of their opening three games this season
- Dynamo Kyiv have won three of their last four matches
Correct score prediction: Rangers 2-1 Dynamo Kyiv
Rangers know they are in a very strong position following that late Dessers goal away from home in the reverse fixture. With home advantage, they will be confident of advancing through to the next stage, although Dynamo Kyiv have been in impressive form during the early stage of this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rangers heavily favoured
- Home: 1/1 (2.0) – 50%
- Draw: 27/10 (3.7) – 27%
- Away: 3/1 (4.0) – 25%
Having gone from outsiders to win last week and now heavy favourites, shows just how important that Dessers goal was for the Gers. If they'd come back behind in the tie, the mood would be very different.
Dynamo Kyiv know they must be willing to take risks and go forward otherwise they may get swept up in the Rangers atmosphere, which is why the BTTS market is appealing. This does appear to be a likely outcome but be sure to check out our other free betting tips.
Most recent H2Hs: All to play for
Before last week, there'd never been a competitive meeting between these two sides, but that didn't stop their first clash from being a classic. Both teams know this game is finely in the balance, so a cautious affair could well be on the cards.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 06/08/24
Dynamo Kiev
Rangers
Rangers preview: Home crowd to carry them through
Playing away to Rangers has always appeared to be a daunting task for clubs but now at Hampden Park, it won't feel the same. The Gers are clear favourites after their heroics last time out, but complacency mustn't be allowed to creep in.
Predicted lineup: Butland (GK), Yilmaz, Davies, Souttar, Tavernier, Diomande, Barron, Cerny, Lawrence, Wright, Dessers
Scotland Premiership 01/09/24
L
Celtic
3
Rangers
0
Scotland Premiership 24/08/24
W
Ross County
0
Rangers
6
Scotland League Cup 17/08/24
W
St Johnstone
0
Rangers
2
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 13/08/24
L
Dynamo Kiev
2
Rangers
0
Scotland Premiership 10/08/24
W
Motherwell
1
Rangers
2
Dynamo Kyiv preview: A huge task awaits
Dynamo Kyiv were seconds away from a big home win and a clean sheet, but a lapse of concentration has them staring down the barrel of elimination. The Ukrainian outfit knows they must win away from home to go through, something which will be a daunting feat.
Predicted lineup: Bushchan (GK), Dubinchak, Dyachuk, Popov, Karavayev, Shaprenko, Buyalskyi, Pikhalyonok, Voloshyn, Vanat, Yarmolenko
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 01/09/24
W
LNZ Lebedyn
0
Dynamo Kiev
1
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 27/08/24
D
FC Salzburg
1
Dynamo Kiev
1
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 21/08/24
L
FC Salzburg
2
Dynamo Kiev
0
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 17/08/24
W
Karpaty Lviv
1
Dynamo Kiev
3
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 13/08/24
W
Rangers
0
Dynamo Kiev
2
Player to watch: Cyriel Dessers
Rangers are certainly indebted to Dessers in this early part of the season with the striker leading the line magnificently and netting two goals in three games. The Nigerian striker is in a fine vein of form and is likely to cause more trouble this midweek.
Having scored last time out, Dessers knows he's got the capability of netting in Europe's elite competition – or at least the qualifying rounds – so his confidence will be through the roof.
